Lighthouses
of the United States (Revised Second Edition) - MAPby Peter D. Bachelder, Robert Hartnett

Maine Lighthouses Map and Guide - there are 65 lighthouses in Maine.
This map includes directions to lighthouse viewing points along with
descriptions. I used this on a recent trip in Maine and thought it
was great for the price.

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The
Cape
Arago Lighthouse is just south of Charleston, OR and is visible from a lookout
1/4 mile south of the Sunset Bay campground entrance. The 44
ft tower was constructed in 1934 replacing two earlier structures built
in 1866 and 1908, both of which succumbed to the weather and erosion. Not
open to the public.

Cape
Blanco lighthouse, near Port Orford, is located on the westermost point
in Oregon. Oregon's oldest lighthouse, it was commissioned in 1870
to aid shipping of gold and lumber. The 59 ft tower sits near the edge of a 245
ft cliff. Tours available.

ph
541.756.0100 or 541.332.6774

Cape
Meares lighthouse, 10 miles west of Tillamook, is the shortest on the
Oregon coast at 38 feet. Standing near cliffs of more than 200
feet, it was illuminated in 1890 and was replaced by automated beacon
in 1963.

Open
daily April-Oct 11am-4pm.

ph
503.842.2244

2
miles north of Bandon in Bullards Beach State Park. Commissioned
in 1896 to guide mariners across a dangerous bar. Decommissioned
in 1939 following improvements in the river channel and other
navigational aids. Restored in 1979. Open to the public daily
May-Oct and weekends in April.

ph
514.347.2209

12
miles north of Florence. The 56 ft tower, illuminated in 1894,
stands 205 ft above the ocean. Can be seen as far as 21 miles out
to sea. Tours available.

The
original structure commissioned in 1857 fell into the river in
1861. This 65 ft tower, identical to Heceta Head, was illuminated
in 1894 and stands 165 above sea level. Tours available ph
541.271.4631

1
of 2 Newport lighthouses, Yaquina Bay was in service from 1871 to 1874
when the nearby, brighter lighthouse at Yaquina Bay eliminated its
need. Tours available daily. ph 541.574.3129.

The
second of 2 Newport lighthouses, Yaquina Head is the tallest on the
Oregon coast at 93 ft. It was illuminated in 1873 and stands 162
above sea level. Tours available. ph 541.574.3100.

not
pictured

( update - i have a photo now from a more recent trip... just need to
get it posted )

Tillamook Rock
Lighthouse lies 1.2 miles off the coast near Seaside, OR. The 62
ft high tower sits 133 ft above see level on a basalt rock islet.
Exposure to storm waves led to its nickname "Terrible Tilly".
Commissioned in 1881 to help guide ships entering the Columbia River, it
was replaced by whistle buoy in 1957. It was among the most remote
and least hospitable light stations in America. Now privately
owned columbarium (storage place for ashes of the deceased). No public
access.